Mysia, Pergamon; Senate/Roma
Description:
Mysia, Pergamon, 1st century AD. ΘEON CYNKΛHTON; draped bust of the Roman Senate right / ΘEON PΩMHN; draped bust of Roma right, c/m: bee.
Diameter:
AE17 mm
Weight:
2,68 g
Grade:
gF/gF
Attribution:
BMC Mysia p. 134, 5 ff.; SGICV 4910; c/m: Howgego 174, 364
Commentary:
brown patina, clear countermark
History:
The cult of Roma and Senate as deities was initiated in the cities of Asia Minor as a sign of gratitude to Romans.
Article Number:
051-06-08-41652